Abstract

AN OVERVIEW OF EMULGEL: AS A CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

Gajanan S. Lahade*, Jitendra V. Shinde, Shweta S. Kate and Ankush N. Basare

ABSTRACT

The topical medication delivery method is used to treat a variety of skin conditions. NSAIDs, antifungals, antibacterials, antivirals, and other medications are utilized in the topical preparation of emulgel. Emulsion is a controlled release technique in which drug particles enclosed in the internal phase permeates through the external phase to the skin and is absorbed slowly. Gel produces a cross-linked network that collects and releases tiny drug particles in a regulated manner. When emulsions and gels are mixed, the dosage forms are called emulgels. Emulgel functions as a dual control release mechanism since it has the properties of both an emulsion and a gel. Various benefits of gels, one significant disadvantage is the difficulty in administering hydrophobic medications. Emulgels were developed to overcome this disadvantage, and even a hydrophobic drug can benefit from the characteristics of gels when administering them. In comparison to other topical treatments that require extensive application, emulgels are non-greasy, non-staining, non-sticky, quickly spreadable, easily detachable, emollient, and transparent. The incorporation process is used to make emulgel. This emulgel studies are being conducted to learn how emulgels are one of the most convenient dose forms for topical hydrophobic delivery of drug.

Keywords: Emulsion, topical controlled delivery, hydrophobic drugs, incorporation process, Thixotropic.